Special Operations Licensed Clinical Social Worker (27 SOW/Cannon AFB, NM) Sign-on Bonus Eligible

KBR•Clovis, NM

11d•$73,300 - $114,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Operations Licensed Clinical Social Worker works within an operational unit as a Behavioral Health Care Provider under the Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) contract. The role integrates the physical, mental, and psychological wellness of service members and their families to support Special Operations Forces mission readiness, longevity, and performance through integrated, holistic human performance programs. The provider applies social work procedures and techniques—including interviewing, behavioral assessment, and evidence-based therapies—to evaluate, diagnose, and treat psychological and neuropsychological disorders. Services may include individual, family, and group psychotherapy, couples therapy, and alcohol and drug treatment evaluations. The position may also include clinical supervision of unlicensed providers or trainees and requires participation in military-specific training. The position is based at Cannon AFB, New Mexico, and offers relocation. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 may be available to qualified selected candidates, subject to eligibility requirements; current KBR employees are not eligible. The role requires U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status and a Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status.
A Secret clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
A Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) or equivalent (MSSW, MSSA) from a graduate school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
A current, unrestricted clinical license to independently practice social work in one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Maintain credentialing requirements in good standing at a local Military Treatment Facility (MTF).
At least two years of peer-reviewable clinical social work experience in a mental health setting.
Working knowledge of professional standards and ethics for delivering clinical social work services.
Experience in brief behavioral interventions.
Fluent oral and written English communication skills.
Prior military and/or Special Operations Forces (SOF) experience.
Experience working in a government setting, such as the Department of Defense or a Department of Veterans Affairs MTF.
May be required to receive and maintain clinical practice privileges.

Responsibilities

Participate in quality improvement and staff meetings and conferences.
Conduct applied research and clinical investigations in clinical, behavioral health, or organizational social work.
Consult with medical personnel, legal authorities, military commanders, and school districts as required.
Maintain accurate patient medical records and produce evaluation and treatment reports.
Participate in military-specific training and complete required Department of Defense or service training.
Contact referred patients to assess treatment adherence.
Use validated symptom inventories to assess current symptom severity.
Assess barriers to treatment adherence and help patients problem-solve solutions.
Educate patients about their mental health conditions and treatment regimens.
Maintain patient information in a patient registry and accurate, current electronic medical record notes for patients contacted.
Routinely staff difficult cases with the referring provider, behavioral health consultant, and/or psychiatry consultant.
Perform case management functions.
Provide clinical supervision of unlicensed providers or trainees when required.
Comply with Safety, Health and Environmental and Quality Assurance plans, policies, and procedures; maintain regular and acceptable attendance; complete required training; and perform other assignments and duties as required.